Release from 24.09.2026

The Next Chapter For PALFINGER Ibérica: New Sales & Service Hub In Madrid

The inauguration took place in the presence of customers, partners, media and institutional representatives as well as the management of PALFINGER. © PALFINGER

fltr: Gerhard Sturm, Senior Vice President Global Sales and Service at PALFINGER; Jörg Schopferer, Managing Director of PALFINGER Ibérica; Alexander Susanek, COO of PALFINGER; David Palfinger, Specialist Global Network Development; María Jesús Romero, Director of Economics, Madrid City Council; Andreas Klauser, CEO of PALFINGER; Richard Bandera, Commercial Counsellor, Austrian Embassy in Spain & Head of Advantage Austria Spain; Guillermo Jiménez de Laiglesia, General Director at PALFINGER Ibérica; José Manuel Prieto Barrio, Deputy Director General for Quality and Industrial Safety at the Ministry of Industry and Tourism

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PALFINGER has invested around EUR 20 million to further strengthen its presence in Spain and Portugal. As PALFINGER Ibérica celebrates its tenth anniversary, the new Sales & Service Hub marks the next chapter in the company’s development. It enhances customer proximity and creates the foundation for further profitable growth in the Iberian market.

Bergheim, Austria / Madrid, Spain | September 24, 2026

PALFINGER today officially opened its new Sales & Service Hub in Madrid. Covering 22,000 m², the facility brings sales, service, mounting, logistics and spare parts operations together at a single location. Spain and Portugal are strategically important markets for PALFINGER within EMEA. With the new hub, the company is expanding its operational footprint and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Iberian market.

Expanding Capacity in the Iberian Market
The new hub increases the number of mounting lines from 10 to 16, enabling higher output and greater flexibility to meet market demand. The consolidated setup also shortens coordination paths and provides direct access to commercial, technical and service know-how. It also incorporates renewable energy systems, energy-efficient windows, intelligent lighting and automated climate control. These measures optimize energy consumption and reduce the building’s environmental footprint.

“We strongly believe in the long-term potential of Spain and Portugal. The new Sales & Service Hub in Madrid is much more than a new facility. It reflects our commitment to growing together with our customers, strengthening our local presence and creating the foundation for the next decade of success throughout the Iberian market,” says Andreas Klauser, CEO of PALFINGER.

Sales, Service and Mounting at One Location 
Held under the motto “Building the Future Together”, the opening highlighted the close cooperation between PALFINGER, its customers, partners and employees and honored the tenth anniversary of PALFINGER Ibérica.

“Today’s opening reflects what we have achieved together over the past ten years. The integrated setup at the Madrid hub brings key functions together and expands our mounting capacity, supporting collaboration across teams and enabling more efficient processes. It takes our operational performance to the next level and helps us deliver the quality and reliability our customers expect,” says Jörg Schopferer, Managing Director of PALFINGER Ibérica.

A Strategic Foundation for Further Growth
The new Sales & Service Hub in Madrid contributes to the three directions of PALFINGER’s Strategy 2030+: Lifting Customer Value, Balanced Profitable Growth and Execution Excellence. By strengthening local capabilities, expanding operational capacity and making processes more efficient, the new facility translates these strategic priorities into concrete action.

ABOUT PALFINGER
PALFINGER sets benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, PALFINGER transforms customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions. A broad product portfolio and regional footprint drive balanced profitable growth. With its promise of Lifetime Excellence, PALFINGER delivers outstanding performance throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Around 12,000 employees, 30 international manufacturing sites, and a global distribution and service network ensure worldwide proximity to the market.

PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999 and achieved a revenue of EUR 2.34 billion in 2025.
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The inauguration took place in the presence of customers, partners, media and institutional representatives as well as the management of PALFINGER.
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Andreas Klauser, CEO of PALFINGER, emphasizes the strategic importance of the new site for PALFINGER and the Spanish market in his speech.
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Covering 22,000 m², the new facility in Madrid brings sales, service, mounting, logistics and spare parts operations together at a single location.
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Richard Bandera, Commercial Counsellor, Austrian Embassy in Spain & Head of Advantage Austria Spain, during his speech on the close ties between Austria and Spain and the opportunities arising from strong economic and institutional cooperation.
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José Manuel Prieto Barrio, Deputy Director General for Quality and Industrial Safety, at his speech at the opening of the new PALFINGER site in Madrid.
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Jörg Schopferer, Managing Director of PALFINGER Ibérica, highlights the benefits for collaboration, efficiency and operational performance during his speech at the opening ceremony of the newly built Sales & Service Hub in Madrid.
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Contact

PALFINGER AG_Elisabeth_EN
Elisabeth Baumann-Rott | Teamlead External Corporate Communications
PALFINGER AG
M +43 664 85 13218 
e.baumann-rott@palfinger.com

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